This fully restored 1989 Toyota FJ62 Land Cruiser combines timeless 60 Series styling with the power and reliability of a modern American V8. The original engine was replaced with a new crate 6.0L Vortec V8 mated to a 4L60E automatic transmission, with the conversion completed at 129,126 miles. The Cruiser currently shows 130,591 miles on the odometer.
Finished in rich Desert Tan with a custom brown leather interior, this FJ62 was built to be equally comfortable on the highway, on the trail, or parked in the driveway drawing attention. The build started with a rust-free body that received a full undercarriage preventative treatment to protect what was already a solid foundation.
Under the hood, the 6.0 Vortec is supported by a Champion 3-core radiator, dual electric fans, low-profile oil pan, and dual exhaust throughout. The suspension was upgraded with Old Man Emu springs, shocks, and a steering stabilizer with greaseable shackles. Brakes were completely redone, including new rotors, drums, pads, shoes, inner and outer lines, master cylinder, and brake boost. The front Birfield knuckles were rebuilt for reliable four-wheel drive performance.
Exterior upgrades include our custom triple bar front bumper with winch mount, custom rear bumper with spare tire and jerry can holders, custom powder-coated running boards, an 8,000 lb Warn winch, a Gobi low profile roof rack, LED headlights with euro-style side mirrors, tinted windows, and aggressive 285/75R16 BFG mud terrain tires on black Pro Comp rims. Eight roof-mounted LED accessory lights, two Rigid Industries front bumper lights, and a rear-mounted spotlight keep the trail lit up after dark.
Inside, every seat was reupholstered in brown leather, along with custom door and cargo panels to match. A Tuffy lockable center console with a leather-wrapped arm rest adds security and style. The JVC flat-screen head unit provides Bluetooth, navigation, and backup camera functionality, while JL Audio speakers and a custom leather-wrapped subwoofer box deliver serious sound. A removable Grant steering wheel, new carpet with sound deadening, rubber floor mats, and an aluminum diamond plate drop gate complete the interior.
Below is the complete build sheet for this FJ62 V8 conversion.
Complete Build Sheet
- Full undercarriage rust preventative treatment to aid in preserving what was already a rust-free Cruiser
- Old Man Emu springs, shocks, and steering stabilizer with greaseable shackles
- New inner and outer brake lines
- New brake pads and shoes
- New rotors and drums
- New brake boost
- New master cylinder
- Birfield knuckle rebuild
- Fuel tank removed, inspected, and reinstalled
- New dual exhaust throughout
- Champion 3 core radiator
- Low profile oil pan
- Dual electric fans
- Cruise control
- Engine diagnostic OBD port
- New hood blanket
- 285x75R16 BFG mud terrain tires
- Black Pro Comp rims with rear bumper mounted spare
- LED headlights
- Euro style side mirrors
- Tinted windows
- 2 Rigid Industries front bumper mounted LED lights
- Our custom front, triple bar, winch accommodating bumper
- Our custom rear bumper with spare tire mount and jerry can holder
- High visibility rear bumper mounted taillights
- Warn 8,000 lb winch and jerry cans
- Gobi low profile roof rack
- 8 LED roof mounted accessory lights as well as rear mounted spotlight
- Our custom running boards powder coated black
- Removable Grant steering wheel
- Reupholstery of all seats in brown leather
- Our custom door panels and cargo panels upholstered in brown leather
- Tuffy lockable center console with matching leather arm rest
- JVC flat screen stereo with Bluetooth, back up camera, navigation
- JL Audio speakers with custom subwoofer box wrapped in matching leather
- New carpet and padding throughout with sound deadener on rear wheel wells
- Rubber floor mats and rear cargo mat
- Aluminum diamond plate drop gate
- Body and paint in Desert Tan
This FJ62 has found its new owner. If you’re interested in a similar V8 conversion or full restoration on your own Land Cruiser, browse our currently available Land Cruisers, explore our FJ62 restoration services, or contact us to discuss your build.
